What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Installer position at Harvest Solar?
Solar technology has been around for decades, so why has the industry recently exploded? Solar costs less than traditional utility power providing immediate and long-term cost savings yielding it to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation.
Harvest Solar is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing, Harvest Solar is a pivotal turnkey operation that believes in expanding energy independence today to achieve a sustainable future for tomorrow.
We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‐in‐class service, products, and experience.
We are seeking Solar Installers to work as part of our Field Crew in Champaign, Illinois. Solar Installers are responsible for the proper installation of Harvest Solar Systems while representing the Harvest Solar brand. As a Solar Installer, you will work outside in a commercial construction setting 95 to 100% of the time. Ability to work for extended periods of time on a sloping surface such as a roof. The setting includes outdoor work, working 10- and 12-hour days with exposure to construction site hazards and weather. Work is performed at the job site and locations vary, therefore overnight travel for periods of 3 to 5 days is required. Harvest values our employees work life balance and overnight travel is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday. Hotel and transportations costs are covered. $65.00 food per diem is paid for overnight stays.
Our compensation package includes an hourly pay rate between $16.98 and $20.07 based on your skill and experience. A $2.00/hour premium is paid when you achieve your commercial driving permit, and an additional $2.00/hour is paid you’re you achieve your commercial driver license. Overtime is paid at time and half after 8 hours in a day; Monday through Sunday.
Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid non-suspended driver’s license with an interested and ability to obtains CDL certification, in addition to being ambitious, motivated, capable of working with a team and be able to follow direction. The ideal candidate will have experience accessing and working on roofs in some capacity, be comfortable working at height and capable of working on a sloped surface.
The major responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain excellent attendance. When you are not at work, our customer and thereby Harvest’s reputation are negatively impacted.
- Properly represent Harvest Solar through your professional dress, conduct and behavior on the site or with customers
- Follow all instructions to ensure that operations are completed in a safe and productive manner and ensuring the quality of our product.
- Work in a collaborative manner with other installers and electricians to ensure the quality of our product.
- Active participation in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and customer satisfaction.
- Following instructions from construction project managers and crew leaders.
- Taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for the construction site.
- Digging trenches and backfill holes to prepare for the construction site.
- Accessing and working on roofs including climbing and descending ladders
- Using proper safety equipment when working on roofs
- Operating equipment and machinery used in construction sites.
- Loading and unloading building materials
- Cleaning the construction site by removing hazards materials and debris from the worksite
- Assisting craft workers such as carpenters or electricians with their duties, if needed.
- Lay out jobsites, operate equipment to bore holes or drive posts, pour concrete, fasten, and level racking, mount solar panels, run wiring, and test array output.
- Perform routine maintenance requirements on company-owned equipment as directed.
- Report safety incidents to your supervisor/crew leader and complete required accident reports.
You are encouraged to:
- Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is unsafe and report your concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader.
- Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is compromising the quality of our product and report the concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader.
Benefit Offerings
Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs:
- Immediately after Hire:
- Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.
- Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end.
- The First of the Month after the Date of Hire:
- Health Insurance. The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).
- Option 1: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus HSA 2000 Plan
- Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers.
- Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network.
- Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value.
- HSA compatible health plan. An HSA is a tax-deductible savings account used in conjunction with the health plan. Contribution limits are determined by the IRS. Harvest Solar will make the following weekly deposit into your HSA account based on the coverage options: Associate: $10.64; Associate & Spouse: $27.25; Associate & Child(ren): $21.65; Family: $37.55
- Option 2: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus 500 Plan
- Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers.
- Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network.
- Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value.
- Not an HSA compatible health plan).
- Option 1: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus HSA 2000 Plan
- Dental Insurance The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).
- Vision Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).
- Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar
- Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
- Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense. Plans are organized through Allstate and premiums are paid through payroll deduction.
- Health Insurance. The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).
- At 90 Days of Employment:
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited. In the first year of employment available hours are prorated based on your date of hire.
- The First of the Month After 90-Days of Employment:
- Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. The plan is administered by Vestwell. Auto enrolled contribution is invested in a “Retire-On-Time” plan. Once enrolled, the associate may make changes that include:
- Increasing the Deferral Rate to the Applicable IRS Limits: A company match is available. When the associate defers 3%, Harvest Solar matches 3%. When the associate defers 4%, the Harvest Solar the first 3.5%. When the associate defers 5%, Harvest Solar matches the first 4%.
- Changing the Account Type: Both a pre-tax and Roth account is available.
- Changing the Investment Type: The plan offers standard plans to address risk or age of retirement, or the associate can customize their own investment.
- Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. The plan is administered by Vestwell. Auto enrolled contribution is invested in a “Retire-On-Time” plan. Once enrolled, the associate may make changes that include:
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
Salary : $17 - $20